Occupational Safety and Health

What is Occupational Safety and Health

Refers to the science and practice of ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.

Occupational Safety and Health is not about ______. it is about ____, _____, AND _________.

Avoiding accidents creating a healthy, safe, and productive workplace.

What is “Prevention is better than cure”

Anticipating and controlling hazards before the cause harm.

Cotinues Improvement

Safety practice must be regularly reviewed and updated.

Integration into all processes

Occupational Safety and Health should be part of planning, operations, and culture.

Paticipation of all stakeholders

Occupational Safety and Health is effective only when management and employees work together.

Principles of Occupational Safety and Health.

Prevention are better than cure, Continues Improvement, Integration into all processes, and Participation of all stakeholders.

Importance of Occupational Safery and Health.

Human Value, Legal Compliance, Productivity, Cost Reduction, Reputation, Relevant to IT.

Legal Basis of Occupational Safety and Health In The Philippines.

RA 11058 (An act Strengthen Complience with Occupational Safety and Health Standards)

Provides detailed technical standards for workplace safety (e.g., fire exits, machine guarding, noise level, chemical exposure.

Covers all industries, including construction, manufacturing, and offices.

DOLE-OSHS

The Philippines ligns with International Labour Organazation (OLO) conventions.

Promotes “DECENT WORK” agenda - safe, healthy, and dignified worklace worldwide.

International Basis